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SOUTHERN EYECARE ASSOCIATES INC
NPI 1881625770
Optometrist in Hixson, TN

Active since July 06, 2006
5764 HIGHWAY 153, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 876-1492(423) 876-0159 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Southern Eyecare Associates Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOUTHERN EYECARE ASSOCIATES INC (NPI 1881625770) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hixson, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Christina M Pish, Owner/optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881625770
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN EYECARE ASSOCIATES INC
Location Address5764 HIGHWAY 153Hixson, TN 37343-3727
Mailing Address2503 Jeffery DrChattanooga, TN 37421-1918 · (423) 876-1492 · Fax (423) 876-0159
Phone(423) 876-1492
Fax(423) 876-0159
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristina M PishOwner/optometrist · (423) 876-1492
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1881625770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · OD000001665
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
5764 HIGHWAY 153, Hixson, TN 37343
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINU62763TN
Other4022309TN · Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3944802TN · Medicare
Other410047075TN · Railroad Medicare
Other910601TN · Healthspring

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southern Eyecare Associates Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Southern Eyecare Associates Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Christina Pish, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1003025172
5764 HIGHWAY 153
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 876-1492
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Southern Eyecare Associates Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Eyecare Associates Inc is 1881625770. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Southern Eyecare Associates Inc located?

Southern Eyecare Associates Inc is located at 5764 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 876-1492.

What is Southern Eyecare Associates Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Southern Eyecare Associates Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Eyecare Associates Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Eyecare Associates Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Southern Eyecare Associates Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southern Eyecare Associates Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list Southern Eyecare Associates Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southern Eyecare Associates Inc was last updated on June 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.